July 2017 will be the month of my second trip to Africa.Uganda, the pearl of Africa, will be host to Dr. Ring Ding and Spruddy One.
A big shout out to the local crews in Kampala and Mbarara!
Check out the dates here: Dates

In our online shop, you will not only find many fantastic t-shirts of Dr. Ring Ding, Ska-Vaganza and a few special goodies, but also (besides the regular albums) a variety of vinyl and CD rarities - including special imports from Korea and the USA.

For instance, there are very few samples of the Piping Hot album left, otherwise completely out of print...

Ho Ho Ho!
A long cherished dream becomes reality: November 2015 will see the release of an entire album of Christmas tunes. Coverversions of traditional songs from different countries such as Germany, Poland, USA, France and England and some self-penned songs to make the season bright - Ska and Reggae style!
The album Once A Year will come out on the label Pork Pie. We will keep you posted...

The new album is out!When I started getting into Dancehall, the computerized style of King Jammys was state of the art. The first album (of this new style) that I bought was Admiral Bailey's "Kill dem with it". A huge influence!Producer Marek Bogdanski a.k.a. Dreadsquad and I have teamed up to re-animate the spirit of the olden days with our all digital album "Dr. Ring Ding meets Dreadsquad - Dig It All"
The CD is available in the official Ring Ding store for a special introduction price:http://drringding.cottoncontrol.com/browse/dr-ring-ding-dig-it-all-cd/de,0,4011,20018,0,0.html

The new (double-) album is out!
Best handmade sound from Dr. Ring Ding, Sharp Axe Band and friends, mixed by Goldi Goldvibes.
In total 30 tracks - Roots Reggae, Rub-A-Dub, Dancehall, Ska and Dub.
Here is a TRAILER
Here, you can listen to all tunes: SNIPPETS
Here is the official video clip for the song Don't Think Twice, It's All Right.
And here is the link for ordering it in our ONLINE-SHOP.

Getting super busy towards the end of the year: shows with the Sharp Axe Band in Switzerland, soundsystem show in Austria, the Christmas show with El Bosso & die Ping Pongs in Münster, and right after that the hot winter tour with The Busters! We'll see each other...

The online shop is up and running now!
We have a new batch of t-shirts in. Various colors and designs - including the infamous "I *Heart* Gecko" and the "Dr. Ring Ding Ska-Vaganza" shirt as well as some classics...
Check it out here ► http://www.ringding.de/shop

The mixes for the album Piping Hot have been accomplished by Doc’N'Ric in Macau – they turned out very nice, to say the least

Pressing can start soon, the finished products (CD on Pork Pie, LP on Buenritmo) will probably be ready in 4 weeks. Then the usual promo-procedure will start, and the official release date will be in early November.

However, there will be a Double-Vinyl-7″Single released on Jump Up Records (Chicago) before the album, and they will contain two tracks from the album and two exclusive tracks.

If you are a member of Facebook, you can also join the page there and get news on the Dr. Ring Ding Ska-Vaganza – Piping Hot. New info and pictures and soundfiles are added frequently: Ska-Vaganza page on Facebook

15 new compositions of Old School Ska in the vein of the legendary ‘Dandimite’ release from 1995!
The album is currently being mixed in Macau by Doc’N’Ric. It was recorded in Catalonia and Germany, comprising, among others, members of Barcelona’s own Freedom Street Band as well as some of the Doctor’s longtime companions from the German Ska and Reggae scenes (The Busters, The Senior Allstars, Sharp Axe Band…), and a few special guests from Jamaica and the USA. There is also a duet with the Skatalites’ Queen of Ska, Doreen Shaffer.
CD and Vinyl will be out on Pork Pie and Buenritmo. We will keep you posted!

The recordings for a new, all-Ska album of Dr. Ring Ding have started!
It will be accomplished in Catalonia and Germany, comprising, among others, members of Barcelona’s own Freedom Street Band as well as some of the Doctor’s longtime companions from the German Ska and Reggae scenes, and a few special guests from Jamaica and the USA…
New Compositions of Old School Ska in the vein of the legendary Dandimite release from 1995 – we will keep you updated!

Thanks to everybody who came to the Rude Cat festival in La Mirona and helped celebrate the Dr. Ring Ding Ska-Vaganza! It was a great party for all of us, The Freedom Street Band and our special guests Genís, Bruno and Alvaro.
On a different note, we started the preparations for a whole new album of Ska tunes…

New Dr. Ring Ding tune out!
Sweet Like Candy is another soon-to-be-classic laid on the ever popular “Sleng Teng”-riddim. Built, recorded, produced and mixed by the Polish Reggae/Dancehall expert Dreadsquad, this is their second collaboration that is being released (after the infamous Polish Vodka). There are many more in the pipeline, so stay tuned…

You can download it on all regular portals, to listen to the track (for free), click HERE!

Dr. Ring Ding‘s tune Polish Vodka on the ”Question?”-riddim of Polish producer Dreadsquad has come out a few weeks ago on Germaica Records. Early April will see a video shoot for the song in Warsaw, including a show in the legendary Klub Mandalaon April 8. 2011. Listen to the tune here:

From the members of the Dresden Ska band Yello Umbrella comes a beautiful book / audio book about a Reggae loving hare by the name of Der Reggaehase Boooo. Dr. Ring Ding is the narrator of this pretty story that is filled with music and good vibes. Only in German so far.

The new Yellow Cap album is out! Fine Ska, dirty Reggae and tons of good vibes can be heard on the CD “Like It Or Not“. It was produced by Dr. Ring Ding who also guests on a few tracks – for more information and sound, check out the Yellow Cap Homepage.

…having a great time in Nairobi, Kenia!
The great Tippa Irie and I are currently spending a week in Nairobi, spreading positive vibes for the March Forth Kenya Kids organisation. Visiting Reggae Clubs, doing appearances at the KBC radio station, going to school in the Maringo quarter (where we planted a couple of trees), visiting the Kibera slum and performing everywhere. The big show is on Easter Sunday at Jeevanjee Gardens. We are overwhelmed by the very warm welcome we are getting everywhere, and I never knew that literally e v e r y o n e in this city (including the little children in the streets) knows one of my songs and sings it to me… this is crazy!Asante Sana!

Supersonic Sound out of Berlin have released two new selections. Both riddims have been produced by Junior Blender and go by the name of “Ooh” and “Rudie”. Among many international artists like General Degree, Spruddy, Perfect, Bunji Garlin, Marlon Asher a.m.o., there is also a version to each from Dr. Ring Ding. In My Love Is Right on the Ooh, the Doc duets with himself (including a hommage to the great Gregory Isaacs), in My Roots and My Culture on the Rudie, he pays respect to his roots as a Ska musician. Listen to the megamix of the Rudie riddim here:

Out now: the new album of Austria‘s groove experts House Of Riddim called “Für Alle”. On the release, you will find 17 germanophone artists who can be heard on 15 tracks of the band – among others Thai Stylee, Phenomden, Mono & Nikitaman, Ganjaman, Mellow Mark… Dr. Ring Ding offers the tune “Große Fresse” (Big Mouth)!

Dr. Ring Ding stars in the new Black Cat Zoot video. Guitarist Marc Schemmer is one of the directors of the official clips for “Shake That Bone”. The tune can be heard on the album “Main Attraction”, the video can be viewed here:

For the “Making Of” of the video and an interview with Dr. Ring Ding (only in German – sorry folks [yeah Dave, "unfair to Americans"]) click here:

Two new Dr. Ring Ding singles have just come out!
Just arrived: the tune “Rocky Marciano (Knock Dem Out)” on Respecta‘s brand newHeavyweight-riddim, Dancehall at its best! You can listen to and order the song (and more versions the same riddim by Burro Banton, Carl Meeks, Junior Cat & Filip G and General Good) at AfricanBeat(*clickhere*)
Also brand new: the song “Tomorrow” on the Bless Ya-riddim by Rial Agony from Poland – a mix of modern roots and R‘n‘B. Further artists on the singleselection are Lutan Fyah & Anthony John, Lilu & Junior Stress, Al Fatnujah, YT, Admiral P & Nico D and Zoro, and even more can be found on a one-riddim-CD. Listen and order at Soundquake(*clickhere*)

“Nice Again“ has just been out for a couple of weeks – and there is already more to hear from Dr. Ring Ding:

- as guest singer with the Hungarian Reggae band Ladánybene 27 on three tracks on their new album “Babylon Cirkusz” as well as a version on their “Judgeday” riddim-excursion.

- on the Spanish one-riddim-compilation “Beware Of Dog“,together with the likes of Bounty Killer, Brinsley Forde, Chulito Camacho, Hermano Lele and many many more. (Funnily, the name is mispelt “Dr. Rinding” throughout the whole product and info)
- together with Dub Guerilla (where Dr. Ring Ding is a member trombonist anyway) on the current vinyl single “Ministry of Echology” with a brand new old school vocal track…

The single “Ruff Like A Rock” (Dr. Ring Ding vs. Mashed Beans) has been released on December 7th!

It comprises – beside the original – 5 more remixes by jbuzz, Dub Tao,MarsMellow,Brilliantcutter and ATEX plus the video clip for the song…

The new album “Nice Again” has been released on December 14th!

A total of 19 musical pieces, among others Dancehall classics such as “Doctor‘s Darling“, “Bombs Over Baghdad“, “Vom Vatter” for the first time on a regular Dr. Ring Ding album, but most of all brand new tunes such as “Ja Watten“, “Sneakers“, “Ruff like a Rock” (in 2 versions), “Cuss Raas“, “Friendly Fiyah“, a remake of “Call Di Doctor” and many more…

The new Dr. Ring-Ding album just came out! BACK AND FORTH is the title of the compilation, and on there, you will find 21 songs. It comprises a bunch of classics from the old days with the Senior Allstars as well as some rare and previously unreleased material and some of the current singles and some stuff from forthcoming albums. Ska – Reggae – Calypso – Dancehall

We just witnessed the release of the debut album from KINGSTON KITCHEN – the band of Dr. Ring-Ding and mmembers of theRotterdam Ska Jazz Foundation. “Today‘s Special” is the name of this piece and it contains 13 fine tracks with traditional Ska rhythms, garnished with elements of Jazz, Blues, and Swing. Many new compositions, but also extraordinary cover versions – such as a rock steady version of an AC/DC classic…